JERUSALEM - Following an Israeli offer, Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat (news - web sites) said Sunday he is ready for peace talks, while about 6,000 Palestinians returned to jobs in Israel for the first time in a month. AP Photo In an abrupt turnaround last week, Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon (news - web sites) said contacts were already underway with Palestinian officials, adding, "We are ready to enter negotiations at any time." Sharon had previously conditioned talks on a crackdown on violent Palestinian groups responsible for attacks on Israelis. Asked about Sharon's remarks, Arafat told reporters he would...